Obituaries

May 31, 2020

Charlotte Kathleen Kiefer, 82 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Westwood Hills Health and Rehab Center.

Charlotte, the daughter of Marian and Earline (Gillespie) Resler was born August 9, 1937 in Sikeston, Mo.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Charlotte was the owner and  seamstress for Kiefer Upholstery for many years.  She...

May 30, 2020

Lexi Marie Dahlgren, 12 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

Lexi, the daughter of Richard and Pamela (James) Dahlgren of Poplar Bluff, Mo. was born October 4, 2007 in St. Louis, Mo.  She attended Shady Grove State School and was going into the 7th grade.

Lexi...

May 29, 2020

On Friday, May 29, 2020, Gary Gene Bumpus, loving father of Josie, passed away at the age of 47, from a heart attack.

Gary was born on October 8, 1972 in Poplar Bluff to Joyce Bettuo and Ernest Gene Bumpus.  He attended school in Poplar Bluff, advanced to Eagle Scout in Boys Scouts of America, and played...

May 29, 2020

On Friday, May 29, 2020, Gary Gene Bumpus, loving father of Josie, passed away at the age of 47, from a heart attack.

Gary was born on October 8, 1972 in Poplar Bluff to Joyce Bettuo and Ernest Gene Bumpus.  He attended school in Poplar Bluff, advanced to Eagle Scout in Boys Scouts of America, and played...

May 28, 2020

Betty Lou (Scott) Jackson, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Betty was born November 13, 1932 to the late Andrew and Maude (Dowd) Scott in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  She spent her childhood in Qulin, MO, where she excelled at sports and graduated. The highlight...

May 28, 2020

Betty Lou (Scott) Jackson, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Betty was born November 13, 1932 to the late Andrew and Maude (Dowd) Scott in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  She spent her childhood in Qulin, MO, where she excelled at sports and graduated. The highlight...

May 25, 2020

Ronald ‘Ron’ L. Montgomery, 68, of Doniphan, MO passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home in Doniphan.

Ron was born on January 20, 1952 to the late Claude and Jerlean (Knuckles) Montgomery in Poplar Bluff.

He married Rhonda Simmers on July 14, 1988, in Poplar Bluff.

Ron was a member of...

May 25, 2020

Ronald ‘Ron’ L. Montgomery, 68, of Doniphan, MO passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home in Doniphan.

Ron was born on January 20, 1952 to the late Claude and Jerlean (Knuckles) Montgomery in Poplar Bluff.

He married Rhonda Simmers on July 14, 1988, in Poplar Bluff.

Ron was a member of...

May 24, 2020

Steven Earl Shock died unexpectedly May 24, 2020.  Steve was born to John and Mary Shock on September 14, 1962 in Hayti, MO. Educated in Poplar Bluff, he graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1980, and earned degrees from Southeast Missouri State University and the University of Wisconsin Central States School of Banking.

Steve spent his...

May 20, 2020

Shirley Louise Hamilton, 84 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her residence with her family at her side.

Shirley the daughter of the late Clarence Elmer and Frona Jewell (Snow) Harris was born April 10, 1936 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.  She was of the Baptist Faith and a homemaker.  Shirley enjoyed spending...

May 16, 2020

Dorothy Helen Ray, 95, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, May 16th, 2020 at The Manor, in Poplar Bluff.

Dorothy was born on October 13, 1924 to Pete and Ora Coulson, in Corning, Arkansas.  She married G.B. "Bill" Ray in Essex, MO, in 1940.

Dorothy was a member of Fellowship General Baptist Church in...

May 16, 2020

Dorothy Helen Ray, 95, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, May 16th, 2020 at The Manor, in Poplar Bluff.

Dorothy was born on October 13, 1924 to Pete and Ora Coulson, in Corning, Arkansas.  She married G.B. "Bill" Ray in Essex, MO, in 1940.

Dorothy was a member of Fellowship General Baptist Church in...

May 14, 2020

Thomas ‘Tom’ Ray Huff, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Poplar Bluff.

Tom was born on May 25, 1957 to Orville and Margie Baker Huff, in Poplar Bluff. He married Barbara Ann Bates on October 14, 2010, in Piggott, Arkansas.

He was an active member of  Highland Church of Christ.  ...

May 14, 2020

Thomas ‘Tom’ Ray Huff, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Poplar Bluff.

Tom was born on May 25, 1957 to Orville and Margie Baker Huff, in Poplar Bluff. He married Barbara Ann Bates on October 14, 2010, in Piggott, Arkansas.

He was an active member of  Highland Church of Christ.  ...

May 12, 2020

Allen D. Morris 84, of Wappapello MO, rose to meet his Savior Jesus Christ on May12, 2020, from advanced COPD.

He was the son of Clarence and Ila (Nelson) Morris of Toddville, IA. He had four brothers John(Jane), Nelson (Terry), Lyle (Dottie), Kenny (Linda) and a sister Betty (Bob) Holsinger . Allen was united in marriage to...

May 12, 2020

Allen D. Morris 84, of Wappapello MO, rose to meet his Savior Jesus Christ on May12, 2020, from advanced COPD.

He was the son of Clarence and Ila (Nelson) Morris of Toddville, IA. He had four brothers John(Jane), Nelson (Terry), Lyle (Dottie), Kenny (Linda) and a sister Betty (Bob) Holsinger . Allen was united in marriage to...

May 10, 2020

Michael (Mike) James Horner, 68 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his residence.

Mike was born December 9, 1951 in West Branch, MI the son of James and Margie (Dack) Horner.  He married the love of his life Gwendolyn (Gwennie) on May 27, 2000 in Las Vegas. Mike and Gwen were a...

May 8, 2020

Kathy Marie Padron, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at General Baptist Nursing home in Campbell.

Kathy the daughter of the late John R. and Thelma D. (Boyster) Wright was born March 10, 1961 in St. Louis, Mo.  She was the Manager of the Main St. Dollar General Store for over 20...

May 7, 2020

Hazel Marie Hobbs, 85, Of Poplar Bluff, Mo, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Westwood Health and Rehab Center.

Hazel the daughter of the late William Taylor and Oral Arvilla (Hull) Fagg was born December 20, 1935 in Greenville, Mo.  She was of the Baptist faith and a river boat cook for Ingram Barge.  Hazel enjoyed...

May 7, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Harris Shawan, 85, of Poplar Bluff, passed away at Crowley Ridge Care Center, May 7, 2020 at 2:35 pm.

Lovingly being held by her son, Jeff Shawan and beloved granddaughter, Christina Shawan, she slipped away peacefully, hearing how much she was loved by family members and friends and what a wonderful Mother she was.